City - Alameda

Alameda

People know Alameda for being a man-made island that offers well maintained residences, plenty of amenities and easy access to San Francisco. Before Alameda became an island, the city connected to Oakland's Peninsula. The island formed when shipping facilities dredged a canal through the marshland.

You can access Alameda on wheels by driving or taking the bus over the bridge, but many people enjoy taking the ferry from San Francisco. You'll find the area directly to the west of Oakland.